Matthew M. Blankenship, 41, killed in motorcycle crash on Race Road in Central Whidbey, Washington
Modified Date:
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 5:29pmAccident Date:
Saturday, June 12, 2021Coupeville man killed in weekend motorcycle accident
Matthew M. Blankenship, 41, was riding a 2015 BMW R1200 motorcycle north on Race Road at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate a curve in the road, left the roadway and struck a tree, the memo on the accident states.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Matthew M. Blankenship
Roadway:
Race RoadCounty:
Island County, WAArea:
Everett-Bellingham WA
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